Program Overview

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Classical Piano AM

Summary

Take master classes with internationally recognized faculty and guest artists, and improve your performance experience with a variety of student recitals, quarterly jury recital examinations and concert series.

Completion Award

• Associate in Music

Length of Study

• 93 Credits

Starting Quarter

• Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Location

• On Campus

What You’ll Learn

1. Develop and apply foundational knowledge and skills in music theory
2. Demonstrate fundamental proficiency in keyboarding, such as piano
3. Demonstrate technical proficiency and artistic self-expression in at least one major performance area

Courses & Requirements

Program Description

The Associate in Music degree in Classical Piano requires 93 quarter credits in courses numbered 100 or above and a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. This degree is suitable for students interested in entering a conservatory or seeking a terminal degree at Shoreline Community College with a music emphasis. For students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate college or university in Washington State, the AA-DTA Music transfer degree is the more appropriate degree option.

Students interested in pursuing the Associate in Music degree should contact a music advisor at the beginning of their program of study.

General Education - 15 Credits

Courses used in Gen Ed Core may not be used for Distribution.

Communication (5 Credits)

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I

Multicultural Understanding (5 Credits)

Select one of the following courses:

• CMST 203, CMST 285, GWS 284, HIST& 220, HIST 245, HUM 105, AES 101, PSYC 230, SOC 270
• Course 1

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)

Choose one of the following classes:

• MATH& 107, MATH 111, MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146, MATH& 148, MATH& 151, MATH& 152, MATH& 163, MATH 207, MATH 208, MATH 211, MATH& 264, PHIL& 120
• Students planning to transfer to the University of Washington must consult Math Advising.
• Course 1

Foundation Music Requirements - 68 Credits

Music Theory (30 Credits)

• MUSC& 141 Music Theory I: First-Year Music Theory
• MUSC& 142 Music Theory II: First-Year Music Theory
• MUSC& 143 Music Theory III: First-Year Music Theory
• MUSC& 241 Second-Year Music Theory
• MUSC& 242 Second-Year Music Theory
• MUSC& 243 Second-Year Music Theory

Piano (12 Credits)

• MUSC 151 Class Piano for Music Theory I Students or Test Out
• MUSC 152 Class Piano for Music Theory II Students or Test Out
• MUSC 153 Class Piano for Music Theory III Students or Test Out
• MUSC 251 Class Piano for Music Theory IV Students
• MUSC 252 Class Piano for Music Theory V Students
• MUSC 253 Class Piano for Music Theory VI Students

Major and Small Ensembles (12 Credits)

Choose from the following for a total of 12 credits: These courses may be repeated.

• MUSC 135 Shoreline Singers
• MUSC 136 Jazz Ensemble
• MUSC 140 Concert Band
• MUSC 144 Funk & Groove
• MUSC 146 Orchestra
• MUSC 147 Small Ensemble Performance
• MUSC 175 Chamber Chorale

Private Piano Lessons (6 Credits)

• MUSC 180 Individual Instruction - Classical Piano I (3)
• MUSC 280 Individual Instruction - Classical Piano II (3)

Core Piano Courses (6 Credits)

• MUSC 224 Survey of Piano Literature
• MUSC 225 Collaborative Piano
• MUSC 226 Piano Pedagogy

Graduating Recital (2 Credits)

*Concurrent enrollment in MUSC 280 required

• MUSC 298 Individual Project in Music

Electives - 10 Credits

A minimum of 10 additional college-level credits numbered 100 or above are required for electives. Developmental courses and courses numbered below 100 may not be used.

• Course 1
• Course 2

Total Credits (93 Credits)

Program code: LTAMPAA

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date:

Faculty Advisor and Date:

Division Dean and Date:

Credential Approval and Date:

Careers & Opportunities

This degree is suitable for students interested in entering a conservatory or seeking a terminal degree at Shoreline Community College with a music emphasis.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter

WA-Resident	Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus	Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹	Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only
1 credit	$126.47	$246.49	$327.01	$144.67
5 credits	$632.35	$1,232.45	$1,635.05	$723.35
12 credits (full-time)	$1,387.14	$2,487.04	$3,408.94	$1,571.08
15 credits	$1,570.80	$2,520.25	$3,617.20	$1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Program Fees

• Approximately $40 - $495, depending on enrollment in private instruction

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